With hearing devices costing $2,000–$7,000 a pair, patients often ask us, “What’s wrong with the less expensive ones?”
The answer is nothing—budget hearing devices could be the perfect choice for you. The only way to find out which is best for your hearing lifestyle is to partner with an audiologist who understands the art and science of selecting and fitting hearing devices.
The advanced technology of today’s hearing devices means you have more features to choose from. These added features, while providing additional benefits, also make a hearing device more expensive. However, depending upon your unique requirements, more is not necessarily better.
Hearing Aids That Fit Your Needs
Think of it this way. If you were a serious athlete planning to run a marathon and decided to purchase a treadmill to do some off-season training, you might choose a $4,500 model that lets you run at full speed at varying inclines, all while the machine tracks your heart rate and your progress. You would probably also want an experienced personal trainer to assist you in getting the most out of your investment and workouts. However, if you only want to take an occasional walk and perhaps lose a few pounds, a $500 treadmill might just do the trick.
The same considerations are true when it comes to selecting appropriate hearing devices. If you are very active, live in a variety of noisy environments and don’t want to be bothered with adjusting volume, you will probably be happier with hearing devices that include advanced features, such as directional microphones, feedback cancellation or automatic adjustments.
In conjunction with these hearing aids, you will be most satisfied with your results by involving an experienced audiologist who can tailor the device to your personal needs to achieve the maximum benefit. If you live a quiet life and don’t mind making manual adjustments, then a more economical hearing device might be perfect for you. In short, it is the art of selection and fitting combined with the science of technology that will have the most direct impact on your level of satisfaction with your devices.
Audiologists Who Get to Know You
Our audiologists are skilled at matching your needs to the most appropriate technology and fitting the devices to provide the greatest benefit. They have been trained to make their recommendations for the type and style of hearing devices based on five important criteria:
- Your personal lifestyle
- Your level of hearing loss
- Your ear canal’s physical characteristics
- Your cosmetic preferences
- Your budget constraints
Our audiologists will ask you many questions to get to know you. By investing time into understanding your life and what is important to you, they can help you achieve optimal hearing while providing you with the best value.
Experience exceptional hearing care for yourself! Contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our expert audiologists.